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MAY 18, 2012 VOLUME 43, NUMBER 20 WWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL Hawaii Marine SELECTED THE BEST METRO FORMAT NEWSPAPER IN THE MARINE CORPS - 1ST PLACE, 2011 USMCCCA MERIT AWARDS Red Lions relocate to Miramar End of an era with new commander, aircraft Kristen Wong | Hawaii Marine The Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, bow their heads during the invocation at the redesignation and change of command ceremony between Hangars 101 and 102, May 10. The Lucky Red Lions were redesignated from HMH-363 to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, and moved to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, in California. Lt. Col. Mark Revor, outgoing commanding offi cer, HMH-363, turned command over to Lt. Col. Timothy Miller, incoming commanding offi cer, VMM-363. Kristen Wong for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, school at Maxwell Air Force Base, in “No pressure, you’ll be the first Photojournalist in San Diego. Lt. Col. Timothy Mill- Alabama. CO of VMM-363 and you’re the man er, incoming commanding officer, “Lt. Col. Mark Revor, ‘Rover,’ who’s going to bring it back to life On May 10, service members, VMM-363, also relieved Lt. Col. Mark we’re going to miss you,” said Col. with the tremendous capability of the families, friends and other guests Revor, outgoing commanding officer, Richard Caputo, commanding officer, VMM-363,” Caputo said. “I will leave attended a ceremony between HMH-363. Marine Aircraft Group 24. “You had you with this — protect the Red Lion Hangars 101 and 102 to see off, not Revor lowered the HMH-363 flag a challenging command and you patch, protect its combat heritage, only a commanding officer, but also for the last time that afternoon. Miller did it … when it mattered most. It’s and protect its colors.” an entire squadron. then unfurled the new, bright red flag an honor to take the squadron into During his speech, Revor Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron for VMM-363. Revor, of Apple Valley, combat … you guys did it all on time, remembered the seven fallen Lions 363 was redesignated as Marine Me- Minn., will end his five-year tour at on target, with precision.” dium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, bound Marine Corps Base Hawaii and attend Caputo then addressed Miller. See VMM-363, A-7 Medal of Honor recipients visit wounded warriors Kristen Wong of Honor on Sept. 19, 1968 for actions near Duc Pho, Marines training at the Combat Convoy Simulator. Photojournalist Republic of Vietnam. “Just meeting the Medal of Honor recipients was “Throughout the years, you may have heard of the awe-inspiring,” said Petty Offi cer 1st Class Charissa Two Medal of Honor recipients visited service greatest generation,” Stumpf said to the Wounded Duff, a hospital corpsman for the Wounded Warriors. members at Wounded Warrior Battalion West — Warriors. “But in my book, you are the greatest “They are the fi rst two I met from [the Vietnam era].” Detachment Hawaii, Monday. generation — all volunteers and you know what you “I just have a lot of respect for those guys,” said Cpl. Don Jenkins and Ken Stumpf took photos with might have to face.” Bradley Herold, a driver for the Wounded Warriors, Marines and sailors and signed autographs, while Jenkins said he enjoys talking to the troops, who chatted with Jenkins. “It’s especially special for sharing stories about their time in the military. especially the younger, lower ranks such as private me because there aren’t many living recipients.” Jenkins, of Morgantown, Ky., was drafted in the and private fi rst class. “It’s really great to always have these guys come Army and served for 19 months and three days. He Unlike senior offi cers, the lower ranking service by and speak to the Marines, give us their thoughts received the Medal of Honor on March 3, 1971, for members may not otherwise have the opportunity to on life and how they’ve succeeded.” said Lt. Col. Burl actions in Kien Phong Province, Republic of Vietnam. meet a Medal of Honor recipient. Hudson, offi cer in charge, Wounded Warriors. Stumpf, of Tomah, Wis., was also drafted in the After Jenkins and Stumpf had lunch with the The two men left the next day to visit troops in Army, and served for 29 years. He received the Medal detachment, they briefl y toured the base and watched Japan, and eventually, Fort Knox and Fort Campbell. Celebrating a century of Marine Corps aviation Lance Cpl. James A. Sauter Pacifi c Aviation Museum at Pearl Harbor. In addition Combat Correspondent to the painting presentation, a Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber was on display in front of the Offi cers’ On May 22, 1912, 1st Lt. Alfred A. Cunningham Club and a history lesson given by Bill Riddle, author reported to Greenbury Point, Md., for naval aviator of “Dead Downwind,” about an attempt to fl y from training as the fi rst Marine aviator. By mid-1917, the west coast to Hawaii during the 1920s. “Overall, Marine Corps aviation consisted of only four this is a time for Marine and naval aviators to gather commissioned offi cers, one warrant offi cer and 30 together and recognize the signifi cance of 100 years enlisted men. After the end of World War I, Marine of aviation that has contributed so much for so many Corps aviation grew to 250 commissioned offi cers, for so long.” 33 warrant offi cers and 2,180 enlisted men. With the organization of the Fleet Marine Force in Nearly a century later, Marine and naval aviators, 1933, Marine aviation became a vital part of the U.S. stationed on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and naval fl eet. By 1936, Marine aviation was elevated members of the local community celebrated 100 to division status and benefi ted from the Navy’s years of providing direct air support for friendly 10,000-plane program for aircraft and equipment forces on the ground during a celebration at the Lance Cpl. James A. Sauter | Hawaii Marine funding. Kaneohe Bay Offi cers’ Club, May 11. Lt. Gen. Thomas L. Conant, deputy commander of U.S. Pacifi c In 1941, the fi rst and second Marine Aircraft The celebration began with classical Japanese Command and guest speaker, presents a painting commemorating Wings were commissioned and dealt crushing blows drum music from the Hawaii Matsuri Taiko 100 years of Marine Corps aviation during a celebration at the to the Japanese military. By the peak of World War Kaneohe Bay Offi cers’ Club, May 11. group. Afterward, a painting to commemorate the II, the Marine Corps had a total of fi ve aircraft wings, celebration was presented as well as spoken remarks from Col. Brian P. “Toaster” 31 aircraft groups and 145 aircraft squadrons in addition to shooting down 2,355 Annichiarico, base commanding offi cer and aviator, and Lt. Gen. Thomas L. “Stash” Japanese aircraft by the end of the war. Conant, deputy commander of U.S. Pacifi c Command and guest speaker for the event. “My father was a Marine aviator and all I wanted to do was to be a Marine and “This ceremony commemorates Marine Corps aviation in several different ways,” said retired Col. Michael L. “Swede” Olson, a member on the board of directors for See AVIATION, A-7 Batter up! Let’s go fi shing Saturday Sunday 3rd Radio Bn. vs. Going fi shing at Heeia CPRW-2, B-1 Fishpond, C-1 High — 80 High — 81 Low — 73 Low — 73 A-2 • MAY 18, 2012 HAWAII MARINE NEWS BRIEFS CSRS and FERS retirement briefi ng Legal Corner Vilma Meriwether, the supervisor of the southwest regional Civilian Benefi ts Center, will conduct a base- wide Federal Employees Retirement System and Civil ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT DIVORCE? Service Retirement System retirement training for all appropriated funded employees on June 6 at the Base CONSIDER DIVORCE MEDIATION Chapel from 8-11 a.m. The briefi ng will provide information to all Courtesy story you and your spouse to meet with the mediator. permanent employees who have at least fi ve years Legal Assistance Offi ce These meetings run for a maximum of four hours of coverage under the CSRS and FERS. This class will at a time, but follow on meetings can be arranged. cover the major key elements of FERS and CSRS such There are many decisions that you and your The mediator will start by explaining the process as effect of survivor benefi ts, annuity calculation, spouse must make in the divorce process. Is to you. He or she will then explain the relevant health insurance, life insurance and TSP options after divorce the right decision for us? Do I want my law, and identify what you want and what your retirement. Also, it will cover Department of the Navy maiden name back? Who will keep the car? How spouse wants. From there, the mediator will use policy regarding retirement process. will I pay to get home after the divorce? Most a variety of techniques to help you prioritize and This training is sponsored by the base so please spouses can answer these questions together. compromise until you and your spouse reach an schedule accordingly to allow your employees to However, two areas where many spouses cannot agreement that you are both happy with. The attend these courses during their duty hours. For more agree are 1) how to split up the property (cars, mediator will type up the agreement and send a information, contact Nancy L. Klinitski at 257-1349. furniture, etc.) and 2) how to create the parenting copy to you and your spouse. Your last step is to plan (custody).